Max axess gurus

[GordoSmasho]

So I'm leaning toward picking up a max axess style tool set for a trail tool kit. The only thing causing hesitation is there lack of extensions. Some times reaching the distance is the only way. I thought if there was a conversion joint to go from 3/8 drive to a max axess that would fix it. Also it would give me the ability to use the set with my battery impact on the trail. I can't seem to find such a solution. Any ideas.

Also are there other brands that are better. Or possible better solutions to this problem.

 

[GordoSmasho]

I guess I'll have to make one then.

 

[chedisme]

Aren't the max access sockets have a hex snapped end that fits in the ratchet? Just get a socket of that size and then you can use how ever many extensions you want.

 

[GordoSmasho]

No they have a proprietary connection.

I'm trying to see if there is a way to go from 3/8 or 1/2 drive female (like the back of a standard socket) to the max axess sockets. That way I could use them with standard extentions and ratchets, if needed, and my trail impact. Would be a pretty cool setup in my opinion. I may end up having to get an extra max axess 3" extension (the longest they make) and tig on a socket on the back end.

Any better Ideas? Or maybe i'm over complicating it.

 

[chedisme]

Oh the snap on one my buddy has is just a 3/4 nut on the end of each socket basically.

Weld away.

 

[GordoSmasho]

Apparently the kobalt xtreme axess kits come with such an adapter.

 

[GordoSmasho]

Found an adapter from gearwrench. As they are compatible with craftsman max axess. It will let you go from 3/8 drive to max axess. But it will only work on the 3/8" max axess sockets. Not the 1/4" or 1/2". Haven't been able to find any others.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001M..._=sr_1_1&s=automotive&sr=8-1&tag=vglnk-c47-20

 

[xcm]

......SOOOOOOOO what are you trying to accomplish?

That tool looks usefull for about 5 bolts a lifetime, none of which are on an xj.

 

[GordoSmasho]

......SOOOOOOOO what are you trying to accomplish?

That tool looks usefull for about 5 bolts a lifetime, none of which are on an xj.

I'm trying to see if there is a way to go from 3/8 or 1/2 drive female (like the back of a standard socket) to the max axess sockets. That way I could use them with standard extentions and ratchets, if needed, and my trail impact.

The last link I posted was for just such an adapter. However it would be limited to the 3/8 equivalent sizes not up into 1/2 range. Not the end of the world. Not a whole lot happening over 3/4" anyway on an xj. At least nothing I'm going to want to do on an impact.